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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 89.13 and 36.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 89.13 and 36.96 is: 51.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 89.13 = 36.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/89.13 = 36.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 89.13 × 36.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 3,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294.24/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.00

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